Lonesome Dove Fest Youth Shoot

There will be a 4-H and FFA Shoot at Lonesome Dove Fest this year.  The shoot will start at 3:30 immediately following the Celebrity Shoot.

If you are interested we will have the first 10 youth to sign up at the Extension Office. We are looking for kids in Jr High and High School who have shooting experience.  Give Willie your name and phone number.

Be Prepared & Stay Prepared

During these intense times, is the time when most of us start thinking about the “what if’s?”.  However, when the disaster strikes, it’s too late to get prepared.  It’s crucial, now more than ever, to be prepared should any time of disaster strikes. 

At any point in time you should always be prepared.  After you’re prepared, it’s extremely important to stay informed.  Several things should be done in order to get prepared:  create a disaster supply kit, gather all important documents in a safe, dry place, and make a plan for you and your family. 

Disaster supply kits should include enough supplies to take care of your family for at least 3 days.  It should contain water, non-perishable food, clean air items (nose and mouth protection masks, plastic sheeting, and duct tape), extra clothing, first aid kit, cell phone chargers, emergency items (batteries, flashlights, shovel, baby wipes, trash bags, state maps), and special need items.  While you have this kit, it is vital that you maintain and check its accuracy periodically.

It’s also important to remember our pets.  Gather food, pet medications, leash & crate, bleach, and current photos of your pets.

After you’ve gathered your kit, you’re next priority is to make copies and/or gather all important paperwork.  These documents include insurance policies, lists of medications, driver’s license or photo ID, bank account information, credit card information, all financial records, inventory of your possessions, and cash and/or traveler’s checks.  Having these documents together will keep the chaos to a minimum when you need this information quickly.

Creating a plan for your family is crucial should your family ever be separated.  It’s important to make sure that each family member is prepared with an emergency contact to check-in outside of the family should a disaster occur.  It’s important to designate a place to go and meet should separation ever occur.  Check all local evacuation routes and designated in-place shelters and have an updated list at all times.

Should you ever need any further assistance you can call the Texas Help line at 2-1-1.  2-1-1 is a nonemergency information and referral hotline. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to every resident of Texas. Specialists are trained to provide callers with current information such as evacuation

routes and locations of food and shelter during a disaster.  2-1-1 Texas is included in Texas Homeland Security strategy as a way to share information and mobilize resources during local, state or national

disasters. For more information, visit the Web at www.211.org.

For more information regarding Disaster Preparedness contact the Karnes County Extension Office at 830-780-3906 and speak with a County Extension Agent.  You may also visit texashelp.tamu.edu for more information regarding specific disaster situations.

Wounded Warrior Booth at LDF

This year Karnes County 4-H will be hosting a booth to create cards to send to the Wounded Warriors in San Antonio.

What I need from you....?

Youth to sign up to help Mrs. Fudge run the booth.  Adults are welcome too!  This is a great community service opportunity and a way to give back & show what 4-H really has to offer!

To sign up, contact the Extension office or Meredith.

2012 Theme Contest

Wildfire help!